I grew up in the 60s & JFK became & remains my hero. JFK+50 highlights the key events relating to JFK in an "on this day in history" format & includes other events in US & world history. The daily postings read as if published in a newspaper on the day of the event.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

RFK FUNERAL MASS

RFK FUNERAL MASS HELD AT ST. PATRICK'S 46 YEARS AGO TODAYNew York City(JFK+50)Thousands of mourners paid their respects to Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the funeral mass held atSt. Patrick's Cathedral* on Fifth Avenue here in New York City 46 years ago today, June 7, 1968.Prior to the mass, mourners "wept, crossed themselves and some kissed his coffin in bereavement."Some were dressed in work clothes while others were in business suits and dresses.The mourners passed the closed casket in two single file lines at the rate of 5000 per hour.

St. Patrick's Cathedral New York City (2012) Photo by Jean-Christophe BENOIST During the service, which began at 6 p.m. a priest said...'Let us pray that God will bless Bobby Kennedy, that God will bless this nation...'This was one of eight masses held on June 7, 1968.Funeral services for the slain New York Senator were scheduled for the following morning, June 8, 1968, beginning at 10 a.m.The body of the Senator was flown to New York on June 6 where it was taken off the plane by Senator Edward M. (Ted) Kennedy and Bobby's eldest sons, Joseph and Robert, Jr.Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., Bobby's mother, waited inside the cathedral for the arrival of her son's body. Bobby's father, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., unable to attend due to poor health, remained in Hyannis Port.Mrs. John F. Kennedy knelt and wept beside the casket when it was in position.Thirty-three Kennedy family members, friends and assistants were on board the flight that brought RFK's remains to New York including John Seigenthaler, editor of the Nashville Tennessean and former assistant to Attorney General Robert Kennedy.SOURCE"Thousands Say Farewell to Bobby," The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Friday, June 7, 1968.

*St. Patrick's Cathedral is located on the east side of 5th Ave. between 50th and 51st Streets in Manhattan. The architect was James Renwick, Jr. and the style is Gothic Revival. St. Patrick's was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879.

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WHY JFK SHOULD BE IN THE NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME

The nomination of President John F. Kennedy in 2017 during his 100th birthday celebration would benefit the NSHOF and Sailing. I believe the nomination of a popular president and naval hero would promote sailing. Several history and sailing experts have shown enthusiasm for JFK to be part of the NSHOF.

Good Wind, Good Sailing,

Jim Malone

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HISTORIC COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CHARLESTON

Charleston, South Carolina (JFK+50) JFK+50 is back in the Holy City and yesterday we had the opportunity to take a tour of the historic City Council Chamber. Docent Lindsay M.P. Barrios did a masterful job as our tour guide.

A TRIBUTE TO JFK BY THEODORE H. WHITE

"He made Americans realize that they were a young people--& youth is hope. In his brief moment, he had given America belief, as well as hope."

From The World Book's 1964 Yearbook Special Report

IN MEMORY OF RAY F. WHITE

UNCLE RAY,"Dad,The Tomato Man,"the inspiration for JFK+50, died on May 9, 2012 at the age of 98. On his daily posts, Dad wrote..."Time is so precious--do not waste it living for yourself but give a little of your time to others."